2017 PGK to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 2411.3206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1720.4810.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 690.8396 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2171.6322 to the December average rate of 2377.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2411.3206 was up 35.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1784.9357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PGK to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2314.9448, compared to 2372.2977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.3529 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 627.4516 SLL (High: 2347.9326 / Low: 1720.4810). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.8465 SLL (High: 2394.6663 / Low: 2365.8197).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 21.0612 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 2388.2954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1773.7383), the exchange rate shifted by +614.5570 (+34.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2347.9326 | 1720.4810 | 2171.6322 |
| February | 2366.8242 | 2309.1388 | 2342.2896 |
| March | 2384.1020 | 2279.4899 | 2345.7404 |
| April | 2365.1820 | 2272.3908 | 2324.6792 |
| May | 2377.2134 | 2268.6548 | 2350.1264 |
| June | 2383.3481 | 2283.2916 | 2355.2010 |
| July | 2404.9474 | 2271.4004 | 2362.2760 |
| August | 2390.6220 | 2325.0661 | 2366.5635 |
| September | 2373.7460 | 2333.7427 | 2357.7096 |
| October | 2411.3206 | 2365.7382 | 2388.2954 |
| November | 2394.6663 | 2365.8197 | 2381.9215 |
| December | 2398.6448 | 2354.2012 | 2377.0202 |